2017 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
48 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
The windows work when the vehicle is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0200.
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
The windows will be temporarily
disabled if the window switches are
used repeatedly within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear door
passenger window switches from
working.
Press
Z {to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light is
on when engaged.
This also disables the rear power door
locks. See Safety Locks 038.
Press
Z {again to disengage.
A door may remain locked if that door
handle is pulled at the same time the
safety lock is disengaged. Release the
door handle then press
Z {twice.
Window Express Movement
Express-down/up allows the windows
to be opened or closed without
holding the window switch. Press the
window switch fully down or pull it
up, and quickly release it to engage.
Briefly press or pull the same switch
to stop window movement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in
contact with an object. Extreme cold
or ice could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will operate
as normal after the object or condition
is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or others
could be injured and the window
could be damaged. Before you use
(Continued)

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 49
Warning (Continued)
obstacle detection override, make
sure that all people and
obstructions are clear of the
window path.
The window can be closed by holding
the window switch in the up position
if conditions prevent it from express
closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up, follow
these steps to program the window:
To program the window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 3. Partially open the window to be
programmed, then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has fully
closed.
4. Press the power window switch until the window is fully open
and briefly hold.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows all the
windows to be opened remotely.
If enabled in vehicle personalization,
press and hold
Kon the RKE
transmitter. See Vehicle
Personalization 0149.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window or,
if equipped, extend along the rod.
Rear Window Sunshade
If equipped with a rear window
sunshade, the switch is on the
overhead console. The sunshade only
operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/
START.
To open the sunshade, press and
release the switch. The sunshade will
fully extend. To close the sunshade,
press and release the switch again.
The sunshade will fully close.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
50 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
When shifting the vehicle into
R (Reverse), the sunshade will
automatically retract if it is extended.
It will re-extend after a short delay
when shifting into D (Drive).
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades
If equipped, use the handle to pull the
sunshade up and attach to the holder
at the top of the window. There is also
a small shade for the rear corner of
the window.
To close the sunshade, use the handle
to unhook and hold it while it
retracts down.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof will only
operate when the ignition is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0200.
The driver side switch (1) operates the
sunroof. Vent :
Press and release
~(1) to
vent the sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open approximately
38 cm (15 in). Press and hold
g(1)
to close the sunroof vent.
Express-Open/Express-Close : With
the sunroof in the vent position, press
~(1) a second time to express-open
the sunroof. Press
g(1) to
express-close the sunroof. To stop the
sunroof partway, press the switch
again.
The passenger side switch
Q(2)
operates the sunshade. Press and
release
Q(2) to express-open or
express-close the sunshade. To stop
the sunshade partway, press the
switch again.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof/sunshade is equipped
with an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the sunroof/
sunshade is being operated in express
mode. If an object is in the path of the
sunroof/sunshade while it is express
closing, the reversal system will detect
the object and stop. In the event of

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 51
closing difficulties like frost or other
conditions, it is possible to override
the reversal system. To override the
reversal system, close in manual
mode. To stop the movement, release
the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is normal.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
52 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . 57
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . 64
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 73
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 75
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 75
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 77
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 81
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 84
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 88
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Safety Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 53
Head Restraints
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
If equipped with base seats, adjust the
head restraint so that the top of the
restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of a neck
injury in a crash.
Front Seats
If equipped, the vehicle's front seats
have adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side of
the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked
in place.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
54 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
To adjust the head restraint forward
and rearward, press the button located
on the side facing of the head
restraint and move it forward or
rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked
in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
Rear outboard head restraints are not
removable.
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
High Performance Seat Shown,
Others Similar
To adjust the seat:
. Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
. Raise or lower the seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
. If equipped, raise or lower the
front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control up
or down.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293089) -
2017 - crc - 6/22/16
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 55
To adjust the seatback, seeReclining
Seatbacks 057.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 056.
Some vehicles are equipped with a
Safety Alert Seat. This feature
activates a vibrating pulse alert in the
driver seat to help the driver avoid
crashes.
High Performance Seat
Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle
if you try to adjust a driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. Adjust
the driver seat only when the
vehicle is not moving.
High Performance Seat
1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
. Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the center
stack. Press and release or hold to
scroll through features.
. Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature. .
Press Down (4) to make downward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
Four-Way Lumbar Support
To adjust lumbar support for a base
seat, see Lumbar Adjustment 056.
To adjust lumbar support for high
performance seats, if equipped:
High Performance Seat
. Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar
support on the center stack.